Retreats/Days of Recollection VALLOMBROSA CENTER
250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees, times and details about these and other offerings call (650) 325-5614. Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director. Oct. 13: A New Look at the Eucharist with Oblate Father and Catholic San Francisco columnist Ronald Rolheiser. Nov. 3: A New Look at Priesthood with Sulpician Father Melvin Blanchette looking at "Research on priesthood: What did we learn? How do we respond?
— MERCY CENTER —
2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. For fees, times and other offerings, call (650) 340-7474 or www.mercy-center.org. Sept. 29: Centering Prayer: introductory Workshop with Mercy Sister Marguerite Buchanan and Carol Fowler, 1 - 6 p.m. $25. Learn the basic technique of this simple pathway to God. Oct. 5, 6: Return to the Center, an experience in the spirituality of contemporary Christian mystic, Bede Grilfiths. $150 both days/$90 one day. Led by Asha and Russil Paul. Nov. 24: Marriage of East and West , a balancing of the opposites of east and West , a one day retreat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $90. Led by Asha and Russil Paul.
Young Adults Contact Young Adult Ministry Office for details. The Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese can be contacted by phone at (415) 614-5595 or 5596 and by e-mail at wilcoxc@sfarchdiocese.org or jansenm @sfarchdiocese.org. Oct. 19: Sixth Annual Fall Fest, a conference for singles and couples in their 20s and 30sat University of San Francisco. Day includes Mass with Bishop John C. Wester presiding, key note address, exhibits , three workshops , dinner and dance. $50 until Oct. 4, then $55. Contact (415) 614-5594 orjansenm @sfa rchdiocese.org.
Social Justice/RespectLife Oct. 6: Another Way is Possible: True Stories of Real Life Peacemaking, an afte rnoon of music and reflection at Lone Mtn. Conference Center, Pacific Rim Conference Room, Turk Blvd, between Parker and Masonic, SF, 2 - 4 p.m. Six courageous peacemakers from war zones talk about non-violence and peacemaking. Music by Imani Gospel Choir. Sponsored by St. Ignatius Church , USF and Franciscan Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation office.
Introductory instruction for married or engaged couples about Natural Family Planning, Billings Ovulation Method, is available by appointment from NFP consultant Gloria Gillogley. Call (650) 3459076. Natural Family Planning classes on the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP are offered at St. Brendan Parish, Ulloa and Laguna Honda Blvd., SF. Call instructor, Jodi Mendieta, at (415) 285-3036. Seton Medical Center Natural Family Planning/Fertility Care Services offers classes in the Creighton Model of NFP. Health educators are also available to speak to youth and adults on topics of puberty, responsible relationships, adolescent sexuality, the use of NFP throughout s woman's reproductive life, and infertility. Call (650) 301-8896. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages. The weekend and follow up sessions help couples heal and renew their families. Presenters are three couples and a Catholic priest. Call Peg or Ed Gleason at (415) 221-4269 or edgleason@webtv.net.
Datebook The Adoption Network of Catholic Charities offers free adoption information meetings twice a month. Singles and married couples are invited to learn more about adopling a child from foster care . Call (415) 406-2387 for information.
Single, Divorced, Separated Oct. 11-13: Beginning Experience Weekend , for divorced , separated , widowed , at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Time creates space for those suffering loss to come together to reevaluate themselves and their lives, moving on with renewed hope. Call Nicole at (408) 5785654 or John at (650) 692-4337. Sundays, Oct. 6 - Nov. 17: The Divorce Recovery Course , a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the end ol a marriage. 7 p.m. at St. Stephen Churc h, Eucalyptus Dr. SF. $45 fee includes materials. Call Jeannie at (650) 5922164 or Vonnie at (650) 873-4236.
Consolation Ministry Groups meet at the follo wing parishes. Please call numbers shown for more information. Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame. Call Louise Nelson at (650) 343-8457 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel , Redwood City. Call (650) 366-3802. St. Andrew, Daly City. Call Eleanor and Nick Fesunoff at (650) 878-9743; Good Shepherd, Pacifica. Call Sister Carol Fleitz at (650) 355-2593; St. Robert , San Bruno. Call (650) 589-2800. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont. Call Ann Ponty at (650) 598-0658 or Mary Wagner at (650) 591 -3850. St. Isabella, San Rafael. Call Pat Sack at (415) 472-5732. Our Lady of Loretto, Novato. Call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171.St. Gabriel, SF. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. St. Finn Barr, SF in English and Spanish. Call Carmen Solis at (415) 584-0823; St. Cecilia, SF. Call Peggy Abdo at (415) 564-7882. Epiphany, SF in Spanish. Call Kathryn Keenan at (415) 564-7882. Ministry for parents who have lost a child is available from Our Lady of Angels Parish , Burlingame. Call Ina Polter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Young Widow/Widower group meets at St. Gregory, San Mateo. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882.
Information about children 's and teen groups
is available from Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882.
Lectures/ Classes/Radio-TV Oct. 10: The Legacy of John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council with Notre Dame University's Father Richard P. McBrien, 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, corner Schrader and Fulton, SF. Sponsored by the parish and office of the president, USF. Free and open to the public. Call (415) 422-2697.
Food & Fun Oct. 4, 5, 6: America the Beautiful , the Mater Dolorosa Parish Festival, 307 Witlow at Miller, SSF. Great affordable fun for the whole family. Lots of games , prizes and food. Restaurant-style dinner Sat. at 6 p.m. Call (650) 583-4131. Oct. 5: Apple Festival, a fun family day at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 39th and Lawton, SF from
11 a.m. - 9 p. m. Carnival games , raffle , live entertainment - featuring Murphy and Kennelly Irish dancers - BBQ lunch , dinner and apple desserts. Dancing to DJ Randy Roebuck from 6 p.m. Call Parrish Spisz at (415) 664-8590. Oct. 5: Annual Golf Tournament benefiting St. Thomas More Churc h at Poplar Creek , formerly Coyote Point. Call Gerald Hing at (650) 340-1800 , ext. 107. Oct. 5: Harvest Fest benefiting St. Matthias Preschool , Canyon and Cordilleras Rd., Redwood City, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair featuring work of 20 vendors plus Bake Booth , Food Booth, Silent Auction , and raffle. Children's Games, too. Fun-filled day for entire family. Call (650) 3671320. Oct. 6: Sophisticated ladies, a fashion show and tea sponsored by St. Brendan Parish Mothers' Club at Mark Hopkins Hotel , SF beginning at 2 p.m. Silent auction and raffle, too. Tickets $55/$45. Call (415) 731-2665. Oct. 6: Festival of St. Matthew Parish, 9th Ave. at El Camino Real, San Mateo, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. with dinner from 3 - 7 p.m. and raffle at 6 p.m. Call (650) 344-7622. Oct. 10: Join friends and benefactors of the Sisters of the Presentation in supporting the needs of their retired sisters by playing in the annual Sisters ' Golf Tournament at Lincoln Park Golf Course. $150 donation includes greens fees , cart, prizes, lunch and awards dinner at Presentation Motherhouse. Call (415) 422-5022. Oct. 12: Andiamo a Italia, benefiting SI. Timothy Elementary School, 1515 Dolan Ave., San Mateo, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Formal sit-down dinner, silent/live auctions , raffle. Tickets $30. Call (650) 342-6567. Oct. 11-13: Island Adventure , all Souls Parish Festival , corner Miller and Walnut , South San Francisco. Great family fun! Lots of games , prizes and food. Fri. 6 - 1 0 p.m.; Sat./Sun. noon - 10 p.m. Call (650) 871-8944. Oct. 11-13: Come celebrate the 226th anniversary of Mission Dolores , SF at the parish' s annual Fiesta. Fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. with silent auction and family-style spaghetti dinner. Saturday hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring game booths and food from around the world. Ohlone Indian dancers and singers perform at 3 p.m. Later Saturday, enjoy Casino Night with great prizes including Giants tickets. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an incredible Mariachi band performing at about 1 p.m. Fiesta benefits Mission Dolore s School serving mostly Hispanic and lowincome families. Call (415) 621-8203. Oct. 12: Celebration of Life , the 30th anniversary of Birthright of Marin at San Domenico Music Pavilion, San Anselmo, featuring wine and food tasting with vintages fro m Eric Ross Winery. Silenl auction, too. $40. Call (415) 456-4500. Oct. 19: Cornettes and Top Hats, an evening a1 the City' Fairmont Hotel commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Daughters of Charity in San Francisco , a century and a half that has brought kindness, service and effective advocacy to the people of the Bay Area and the state. Chairs include Sen. Dianne Feinstein, State Sen. Jackie Speier, Mayor Willie Brown. Special guest is Karolyn Grimes , who played Zuzu in the holiday film classic , It's a Wonderful Life. Call (650) 9916777.
Oct. 19: Treasure Trove at St. Stephen's Donworth Hall, Eucalyptus Dr., SF. Craft Fair, Street 'fair, Pumpkin Patch and Rummage Sale sponsored by LCA Juniors, an auxiliary of Catholic Charities. Contact (415) 592-9243 or LCASF ©yahoo, com. Oct. 20: St. Finn Barr Parish Food Faire , 415 Edna St., SF, featuring cuisine of the Philippines , China, Mexico , El Salvador, and other countries from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Raffle , too. Call (415) 3333627. Oct. 25, 26, 27: Halloween Town, annual festival of St. Cecilia Parish, 17th Ave, at Vicente , SF. Food, games , raffle , silent auction. Fun for all ages. Fri. 6 - 1 0 p.m.; Sat . noon - 4 p.m./ 6 - 1 0 p.m. with dinner 5 - 7 p.m.; Sun. noon - 6 p.m. Call (415) 664-8481. Oct: 26: Fall Festival benefiting Sacred Heart Elementary School, 735 Fell SI., SF. Games, food booths , music, local vendors. Admission free . Enter through Fillmors or Oak St. gate. Booths $25. Prospective vendors should call Reese Fernandes or Salvita Sahi at (415) 621-8035. Oct. 26: Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Elementary School , 41st Ave. and Ulloa St., SF benefiting the school. Items include scarves , jewelry, soaps , tote bags , candles, ornaments. Call (415) 566-0314. Nov. 2: Harvest ol Blessings , a dinner and live auction benefiting active and retired Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at (he United Irish Cultural Center beginning at 6 p.m. $60 per person. Call Sister Therese Martin at (415) 387-9350. Nov. 2, 3: The Beat Goes On, Fashion Show 2002 benefiting St. Ignatius College Preparatory School sponsored by the SI Women 's Guild. Nov. 2 event at 6 p.m. feature s fashion, dinner, dancing with tickets at $125 per person. Nov. 3 event at 11 a.m. features fashion and luncheon with tickets at $75 per person. Call Nancy Murphy at (415) 5863568 or Eda McNulty al (415) 759-7399. Nov. 16: Bal de Paris , benefiting Notre Dame des Victoires school , SF, at the City's Four Seasons Hotel. Dining, entertainment , dancing, gaming, silent/live auctions. Call (415) 397-0113.
Returning Catholics Programs for Catholics interested in returning to the Church, have been established at the following parishes: St, Dominic, SF, Lee Gallery at (415) 221 -1288 or Kevin Sullivan at (415) 567-3333; Holy Name of Jesus, SF, Dennis Rivera at (415) 564-8590; St. Bartholomew, San Mateo , Dan Stensen at (650) 344-5665; St, Catherine of Siena, Burlingame, Silvia Chiesa at (650) 685-8336, Elaine Yastishock at (650) 344-6884; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, Dorothy Heinrichs or Maria Cianci at (650) 347-7768; St. Dunstan, Millbrae, Dianne Johnston at (650) 697-0952; Our Lady of the Pillar, Half Moon Bay, Meghan at (650) 726-4337; St. Peter, Pacifica, Chris Booker at (650) 738-1398; Our Lady of Mt. Carrnel, Mill Valley, Rick Dullea or Diane Claire at (415) 388-4190.
Reunions Oct. 4-6: Reunions of USF undergraduate and MBA classes of '57, '62, '67, 72, 77, '82, '87, '92. All events take place on campus throughout the weekend. Call (415) 422-6431 or e-mail reunions@usfca.edu. Oct. 9: Class of '46 , Presentation High School, SF at the Basque Cultural Center in SSF. Call Carolyn Bacigalupi at (415) 821-2541 or Grace Walsh at (415) 431-7689. Oct. 12: St. Cecilia, SF, class of '52 reunion in school auditorium with dinner and reminiscing. If you have not yet been invited, please call Marilyn Donnelly at (650) 365-5192 or Brian Wilson at (408) 356-7005. Oct. 19: Class of '62, Nov. 9: Class of '87, Notre Dame High School, Belmont. Contact ND Alumnae Office at (650) 595-1913, ext. 351 or alumnae@ndhsb.org. Oct. 19: Mission High, 50th Reunion, Classes 1952 - 1953 at Embassy Suites, Burfingame. Call Colleen at (800) 477-3864 or (650) 697-7753. Oct. 19: Alumnae of St. Brigid High School, San Francisco , all classes at Fort Mason Officers Club. Call Sharon at (415) 409-1130. Oct. 19: Class of '52, St. Anne of the Sunset, SF, at Caesar 's Restaurant, SF at noon. Call Diane Donahue Mulligan at(415) 664-7977 or Richard Murphy at (650) 344-2015. Oct. 20: Alumni Sunday at Mater Dolorosa Elementary School, 1040 Miller Ave., SSF. Call (650) 588-8175.
Performance Admission free unless otherwise noted. Sundays: Concerts at 4 p. m. at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Vallejo and Columbus, SF. Call (415) 983-0405 or www.shrinesf.org. Open fo the public. Oct. 6: John Karl Hirten, former music director and organist at Old St. Mary's Parish, SF.
Helping shape this year 's November fashion show benefiting St Ignatius College Preparatory are, top from left, Debbie Gaspari, Kate Sullivan, Peggy Nevin, Donna Labagh. Bottom from left: Susanne Dudum, Kathy Balestreri, Rose Rivieccio. See Food and Fun.
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